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Q: When you read a nutrition facts label for raw meat, is the fat content listed for raw or cooked weight? If it's the cooked weight, is the manufacturer assuming the meat is rare or well done?
A: Good questions! Let's unravel this starting with a few bites of background on meat and poultry nutrition labels. First, definitions. Meats, sometimes called red meats, includes beef, lamb, pork and veal and the less commonly eaten bison, emu, venison, etc. Poultry includes chicken, turkey and the less commonly eaten duck, hen, goose, etc.
In 1994, when the federal Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 went into effect, our packaged foods got a facelift with the now familiar nutrition facts label. But it wasn't until 2012 that providing a nutrition facts labels was mandatory for manufacturers of single-ingredient raw meat and poultry products.
The Food and Drug Administration does the heavy lifting on food and nutrition labeling, but jurisdiction for meat and poultry products is under the Department of Agriculture's charge. The FDA takes the reins back for foods that contain less than 2 percent cooked meat. Think pork and beans, spaghetti sauce with meat or gravy mixes.
So it was the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service that in 2012 took nutrition labeling of meat and poultry products from voluntary to mandatory. The intent of this new rule, according to the FSIS, was to give shoppers a clearer sense of the options available and to help them make more-informed decisions.
The 2012 rule mandated that packages of ground or chopped meat and poultry, such as hamburger or ground turkey, and the 40 most popular whole, raw cuts of meat and poultry, such as chicken breast or steak, feature the nutrition facts panel on the food's label or nearby on display in the market, says Joy Dubost, a registered dietitian in Washington and spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
The label must provide calories, grams of total fat and saturated fat based on the serving size. Ground or chopped meat or poultry that contains a lean percentage statement must now also list the percentage of fat in the product to allow for easier product comparisons. Manufacturers can voluntarily offer more information.
On packaged raw meat and poultry products, the nutrition facts are listed based on the product's raw weight. The serving size for nearly all raw meat and poultry products is four ounces. However, if the raw product was formed into patties, then the serving size would be the raw weight of each patty — for example, three ounces.
Here's a rule of thumb to translate from raw to cooked portions of meats and poultry. Dubost suggests that for meats, it's reasonable to estimate you'll lose about a quarter of the weight in cooking. So four ounces of raw meat with no bones will serve up roughly three ounces cooked. Dubost's estimate is corroborated by an evaluation of cooking yields for meats and poultry by the USDA's Nutrient Data Laboratory in late 2012.
To estimate the weight of cooked meat or poultry with bone in it, say a T-bone steak or chicken legs, figure you'll lose another ounce. So, four ounces raw with bones will result in two ounces cooked.
Do figure on variation based on several factors: cut of meat, amount of fat, whether it contains bones or skin, preparation method and how well you cook it. For example, a four-ounce raw portion of lean meat grilled to rare will lose less weight than if that steak had more fat on it and was cooked well done.
So what about that cut of red meat or burger you order in a restaurant? Menus typically refer to a raw weight, not the weight of the food served to you. This is based on an industry standard, not a regulation.
A hamburger described as a quarter of a pound (four ounces) will be about three ounces by the time you bite into it, and that eight-ounce filet will be about six ounces cooked. Menu labeling (at least at restaurant chains with more than 20 locations serving the same menu) will eventually be affected by regulations being developed under the Affordable Care Act. "I suspect once the restaurant menu labeling regulations go into effect, the nutrition information for meats and poultry items will be reported for cooked weights," Dubost said.
Warshaw, a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified diabetes educator, is the author of numerous books published by the American Diabetes Association and of the blog EatHealthyLiveWell, found on her Web site, www.hopewarshaw.com.
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Dancers and singers dominated the competition for prizes Saturday at the 6th Annual "Northern Michigan Has Talent" contest held at the Opera House.
A field of 11 amateur performing artists was chosen for the contest from more than two dozen entries at an open audition on Feb. 2, according to Opera House Director Pam Westover.
"Our contestants came from several communities in the Northern Michigan area," Westover said. "While most were from Cheboygan, other communities were represented as well."
The top prize of $150 went to Jennifer Arsiwala of Cheboygan for performing an Indian traditional dance. Another Cheboygan entry, known as the Dancing Divas, took second place and $75 for their dance to the song "Hello Dolly."
Danielle Petingalo, of Pickford, Mich., placed third and won $50 with her rendition of Adele's "Rolling in the Deep."
In addition, the People's Choice Award, selected by the audience, was presented to Cheboygan's Lydia Bailey who performed Carrie Underwood's "Good Girl."
"This year's proceeds from the Talent Show will go to the Robert Moloney Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships for students who attend summer programs to pursue their interests in the arts," Westover remarked.
Judges for the contest were Randy Elliott, Vickie Rodriguez and Mary McClutchey.
The program was supported, in part, by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Daniel Craig is best known for his representation of James Bond in the iconic movie franchise. Born in 1968 in Chester, England, Craig began his career in theater prior to transitioning to film and television.
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Craig was raised in a working-class family in Cheshire, England. He attended the Hilbre High School in West Kirby and after that the Calday Grange Grammar School. He then went on to study at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, where he graduated in 1991.
After graduating, Craig began his acting profession in theater, performing in productions such as "A View from the Bridge" and "Angels in America." He then made his television launch in 1992 with a guest appearance on the English series "The Bill."
Craig's breakout role came in 1996, when he starred in the British crime drama "Our Friends in the North." The success of the series resulted in more tv and film parts, involving appearances in "The Power of One" and "A Kid in King Arthur's Court."
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Craig's profession reached brand-new heights in 2005, when he was cast as James Bond in the movie "Casino Royale." The film was an important and economic success, earning over $600 million worldwide. Craig's portrayal of Bond was applauded for being more gritty and realistic than previous versions of the character.
Craig went on to star in three more James Bond movies: "Quantum of Solace," "Skyfall," and "Spectre." Together, these movies earned over $2 billion around the world and cemented Craig's status as one of the most effective James Bonds.
Off-screen, Craig has been associated with a number of charitable causes. He is an advocate of UNICEF and has actually taken a trip to Africa to raise awareness about the organization's work. He is likewise an ambassador for the British Red Cross and has actually helped to raise money for the organization's disaster relief efforts.
In 2010, Craig wed starlet Rachel Weisz. The couple met while filming the movie "Dream House" and have one kid together.
Over the last few years, Craig has actually taken a break from acting to focus on his family and other projects. He also had a knee operation, but he got back to work right after.
In conclusion, Daniel Craig is a talented actor who has had an outstanding career in both theater and movie. He is best known for his representation of James Bond, which has actually assisted to develop him as one of the most successful stars of his generation. Regardless of his success, Craig has actually stayed down-to-earth and dedicated to charitable causes. As he continues to deal with new tasks in the future, we can anticipate to see more great performances from this skilled actor.
In recent years, Craig has actually taken on a variety of parts that display his range as an actor. In 2019, he starred in the movie "Knives Out," a murder mystery movie that was both a crucial and business success. The film also starred a star-studded cast including Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis and Toni Collette.
Craig also starred in the 2020 film "No Time to Die," which was his fifth and final appearance as James Bond. The movie was extremely anticipated by fans and was the first James Bond film to include a female director, Cary Joji Fukunaga. Regardless of the COVID-19 pandemic triggering delays in its release, the film was eventually launched in November 2020 and grossed over $360 million worldwide.
Aside from acting, Craig has actually also been involved in the production side of the movie business. In 2020, he and his partner Rachel Weisz founded their own production business, "Very Good Films". The company intends to produce films that tell stories that are not often heard, and which reflect their own innovative tastes.
Throughout his profession, Craig has actually been applauded for his devotion to his craft and his capability to bring depth and complexity to his characters. He has actually also been acknowledged for his contributions to the movie arena, getting numerous awards and nominations for his work.
In conclusion, Daniel Craig is one of the most talented and respected actors of his generation. His representation of James Bond has assisted to redefine the character and establish him as one of the most renowned figures in cinema history. Regardless of his success, Craig has remained devoted to his craft and continues to take on tough roles that showcase his versatility as an actor. He has actually also been involved in charitable causes and has actually worked to promote variety and representation in the movie sector. With his production business, he continues to be a driving force in the film sector and we can expect to see more great work from him in the future.


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Business Week recently published an excellent collection of articles (by Jessica Silver-Greenberg) examining the increasing use of credit cards by college students. The series sheds light on some of the situational sources of the escalating debt loads of college graduates, one component of a wider debt and and bankruptcy epidemic. The Situationist is offering a series of posts excerpting portions of the Business Week collection. To view the first post in this series, containing numerous related links and the Youtube version of the documentary "Maxed Out," click here. To read the second in this series, which looks at some of the ways that credit card companies recruit student debtors, click here.
This post excerpts Silver-Greenberg's article, "The Dirty Secret of Campus Credit Cards," which illustrates the way that universities have, in part because of their situation, begun trading their reputation, group allegiances, and position of trust for increased revenues at a cost to their students. They are, in other words, charging a hidden tuition by contributing to the debt loads of their students.
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It was three years ago and Irene Leech still remembers the shock clearly. An associate professor at Virginia Tech who specializes in consumer affairs, she read the terms of the credit card that her school, together with JPMorgan Chase (JPM), was marketing to students, alumni, and staff. Behind the card's shiny surface, featuring the football stadium at sunset, the so-called "affinity" card offered some of the most unfavorable terms around for card users. Among other things, the card had what's known as "double-cycle" billing, where interest is calculated over two months instead of the typical one, resulting in higher finance charges. "I was shocked," she says.The experience convinced Leech that it was time for her to take a stand. First in a limited way and now more broadly, she has been speaking out against the conflicts of interest that universities face when they strike business agreements with credit card companies. Chase ultimately dropped double-cycle billing on the Virginia Tech card, as it did for all cards earlier this year. But Leech warns that schools that get money from credit card companies through affinity contracts or other marketing agreements face intractable problems, in which the school's financial interests are in direct conflict with those of students and alumni.
"Students assume that if the university has an affinity contract with a bank to offer a credit card, the university will surely look after them," she says. "But these contracts are really money-makers for the school, and not about services to the students."
Million Dollar Relationships
Leech isn't just taking on Virginia Tech, which takes in seven figures from the Chase deal. Nearly every major university in the country has a multi-million-dollar affinity relationship with a credit card company. The deals can be worth nearly $20 million to a single university. Schools, especially public universities supported by state revenues, are coming under increasing financial pressure to generate new revenue these days, and deals with credit card companies can provide a steady stream of income. And in most cases the worse the card terms are for students and alumni, the more profitable they are for the schools.
At a time when state support for higher education has languished, these contracts have become major sources of cash for universities. The University of Tennessee, which raised eyebrows with a $16 million deal in 1998, recently signed a pact with Chase worth $10 million — roughly $384 per student at a school with a total enrollment of 26,038. If Ohio State, with the nation's largest enrollment at 59,091, signed a similar deal, it could be worth more than $22 million.
Card issuers and schools say that these relationships are mutually beneficial. With affinity cards, the schools get income that they otherwise wouldn't, while alumni and students get the option of signing up for a credit card. The alumni association at Virginia Tech, which oversees the relationship with Chase, says its affinity card helps students and alumni build credit histories with unusually good service. "Hopefully card-users feel that they get more special care" says Thomas C. Tillar, vice-president for alumni relations at Virginia Tech. Some 20,000 people currently hold the card, including students, alumni, professors, and other staff.
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As a growing number of college kids pile up mountains of credit-card debt, the entire issue of credit-card companies on campus is coming under increasing scrutiny. Earlier this year, the state legislatures in Texas, Oklahoma, and New York voted to clamp down on credit-card marketing to college students.
"Clear Conflict of Interest"
Congress plans to hold hearings on the companies' practices later this year. With such efforts underway, activists say that it is inevitable that the relationships between credit card companies and universities will ultimately face greater examination.
"Universities are pursuing these sweetheart deals with credit card companies, and offering up premiere marketing locations and student names and addresses for a big profit," says Robert Manning, director of the Center for Consumer Financial Services at the Rochester Institute of Technology. "It's a clear conflict of interest."
Affinity relationships typically mean that schools enter into partnership with a credit card company to issue a co-branded card. Bank of America (BAC) is the leading player in the field, with 900 agreements with schools nationwide. Chase has 40 affinity relationships with schools nationwide. In most cases the school is paid royalties for the partnership. Royalties can top $2 million dollars a year in exchange for offering the credit-card company access to student lists and exclusive marketing privileges at football games and other school events. In addition schools earn a set fee for each student, alumnus, or professor who signs up for a credit card, as well as a percentage of overall charges made on the cards, according to Manning.
Surrounded by Secrecy
Professor Leech, with her specialty in consumer affairs, was particularly sensitive to how customers would be treated in such situations. . . .
One thing that Leech has objected to in particular is the secrecy surrounding the contract between Virginia Tech and Chase. . . . "These deals are kept very close to the chest," she says.
Virginia Tech isn't alone in this regard. Universities closely guard the financial terms of their agreements with card companies. This is true even in public schools, where open contract laws typically mandate transparency. "Schools don't want the public to see money made on these deals and so they broker the contracts through incorporated entities," explains Robert Manning. "There is so much of this money unaccounted for."
Benefits Scholarship Funds?
Only a handful of the contracts have been made public. . . . Manning [has] testified that a contract between the University of Tennessee and FirstUSA was worth $16.5 million over seven years. He also testified that the University of Oklahoma received a $1 million signing bonus from MBNA.
A spokeswoman for the University of Tennessee said that its affinity card is marketed primarily to graduate students and alumni, not undergraduates. In addition, the school — which last year signed a new affinity contract with Chase for $10 million over seven years — sends the bulk of the money from such contracts to private scholarships.
When so much money is at stake, Leech and other advocates worry that the schools are seeking out the best contract for their own financial interest, not the students'. "The university is not demanding consumer-friendly terms, instead they are just seeing what credit-card companies offer them," says Leech.
Funding Financial Literacy
Tillar, from Virginia Tech's alumni association, says that when the school renewed its affinity card contract roughly a year-and-a-half ago, it did have a choice of two banks — Bank of America and Chase. Still, the bidding didn't allow Virginia Tech to negotiate better features on the affinity card, ensuring only that it could get a more competitive royalty package. "The bargaining is really with the royalty fee that is offered by the banks," says Tillar. The money, Tillar says, goes toward operating costs for the alumni association.
Some advocates argue that any money made from such credit card contracts should be used for financial literacy programs, to make sure students use credit responsibly. Manning has been campaigning for such programs, as well as for a reserve fund to bail out students who end up over their heads in debt. At Virginia Tech Tillar hopes to use some money from the Chase contract to provide financial literacy education, although the program hasn't been set up yet.
All of these steps are too modest for Leech. She says that the relationship between universities and credit card companies is simply too complicated to keep. "These affinity contracts are compromising and people need to wake up and examine them."
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Nov. 5, 2006: Saddam Hussein and his co-defendants Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikriti and Awad Hamed al-Bandar are sentenced to death in the al-Dujail trial for the role in the massacre of the 148 Shi'as in 1982.
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On May 10th, 2012, Lieutenant Mark Elliott received information that a wanted robbery suspect was in the area of the 700 block of Ferrell Court of Winston-Salem. Lt. Elliott, along with other members of the sheriff's office, responded to the area in an attempt to locate the suspect. Once in the area, the suspect was located by officers and attempted to flee. During the arrest of the subject, Lt. Elliott and another deputy tackled the subject to the ground at which point Lt. Elliott injured his right leg.
Lt. Elliott was transported by ambulance to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center where it was determined that his right leg was shattered. Lt. Elliott remained hospitalized for approximately 10 days and had to have reconstructive surgery to his leg.
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Drafted nearly 800 years ago, Magna Carta subjected the king of England's authority to the rule of law and asserted important individual rights. The historic significance of the Great Charter has been characterized in superlative terms, often described as one of the most important legal documents in the history of democracy. Through the centuries, various nations have invoked the principles embodied in Magna Carta—yet very few of those inspired by its contents ever set eyes on an actual document. Starting today, LACMA is hosting a ten-day public presentation of an original manuscript of Magna Carta as part of BritWeek.
First granted by King John in 1215, Magna Carta was subsequently reissued five times throughout the century during the successive reigns of Henry III and Edward I. Written close to two centuries before Gutenberg's invention of movable type, these different issues of Magna Carta were officially transcribed by hand, or "engrossed," and dispatched to county courts to spread the terms of the new agreement throughout England. Since such manuscript transcriptions of the multiple issues of Magna Carta were prepared for each county court, hundreds of engrossments would have been executed over the course of the thirteenth century. Of these, a mere seventeen are known today. The document on view at LACMA is a manuscript of the 1217 Magna Carta, issued by Henry III.
For all of its celebrated history and remarkable rarity, at first sighting the document itself may appear rather modest in scale. It is written on a single parchment in a dark brown ink, likely made from oak tree gallnut growths, with minimal decorative flourish. Prior to the widespread availability of paper in the fifteenth century, parchment or vellum made from the skin of such animals as calf, sheep, or goat was used as a writing support. Preparation of parchment required stretching, scraping, treating and drying the animal skin. The size of this document on parchment is therefore bounded by the size of the animal (in this case sheep or goat). The 56 lines of Latin text, carefully laid out in a chancery script on the "flesh side" of the parchment, are in heavily abbreviated form to economize space and accommodate the lengthy text—running close to 2,500 words—onto the small surface. The seals at the foot of the document are those of the two guardians of the ten-year-old Henry III, himself too young for his own seal. The document is preserved in excellent condition, the text quite clearly legible to those proficient in this Medieval legal Latin, with only very minor losses at the bottom right edge of the parchment (among suspected culprits of this damage are mice).
Even at the Bodleian Library in Oxford, where the document is conserved, Magna Carta is not on regular public display. Indeed, this is a rare chance to scrutinize closely the document's small script and consider the great impact of its words.
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An 'Easter find' regarding Jewish survivors of the Nazi Holocaust is causing excitement among library workers in Sydney, Australia, reports Michael Ireland, chief correspondent, ASSIST News Service.
A list of 801 Jews saved during the Holocaust by German businessman Oskar Schindler, later depicted in a famous Oscar-winning movie, has been discovered by a researcher at a Sydney library, according to the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ).
The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) reports the library's co-curator, Olwen Pryk, said Monday that employees at the New South Wales State Library found the 13-page yellowing document while sifting through boxes belonging to the Australian author Thomas Keneally, who in 1982 published the novel "Schindler's Ark," recounting how Schindler risked his life to save more than 1,000 Jews from the Nazis.
The story was later adapted for Steven Spielberg's Oscar-winning film, "Schindler's List."
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M. Night Shyamalan is developing a new event series for Fox, the network announced Tuesday at the Television Critics Association winter TV previews.
The drama, Wayward Pines, is inspired by Blake Crouch's bestselling novel Pines and follows Secret Service agent Ethan Burke as he tracks down two missing agents in a rural Idaho town. But as Ethan becomes more involved in the mysteries of Wayward Pines, Idaho, he moves farther away from everything he once knew. The Twin Peaks-esque thriller comes from a script from Chad Hodge and will be executive-produced by Shyamalan, Chad Hodge, Donald De Line and Ashwin Rajan.
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In addition to Wayward Pines, Fox has signed a development deal for Blood Brothers from The Pacific's Bruce C. McKenna. Blood Brothers will tell the true story of an 1861 military class torn apart by the Civil War. Though they find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict, the former West Point classmates never lose their love for each other. McKenna will write and executive-produce the event series alongside Gary Randall and Timothy Scott Bogart.
"With top-notch auspices and feature-quality production plans, Wayward Pines and Blood Brothers represent exactly the kind of high-impact, 10- to 12-part events we set out to develop when we entered the limited series business," Kevin Reilly, Fox's entertainment chairman of, said in a statement. "These two series are the first of many big ideas, big names and big talent that you can anticipate will be on our air in the next 12-24 months."
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Well, I am back home:) Glad to be back home, but had a great time getting away for a few days. I always have fun at my parents house, and I can sure get use to my dad taking care of me. He bends over backwards to get me stuff and make sure I'm good… and a girl can get use to that 🙂
Now, I am back home and back to reality. My mom is with me for a few days as my white blood cells are on their way back down. She has to stay to help with the girls because when my white blood cells go down I have a hard time doing a lot of stuff…but mainly taking care of the kids. I'm lucky she is so nice to do everything she has:) I would be lost without her here. Love you mom:)
Tomorrow I go back to the doctor for my weekly blood work. This is usually the time when Doc says "Jen your white count is down, don't go anywhere." 😉 And I do exactly what he says and stay home. This weekend is Easter and I have every intention of going to church for the first time since chemo started. I miss my family there, and it will be good to see them.
Hopefully I will feel good and I can go because I am looking forward to it. I also get to wear my wig for the first time….should be interesting;)
Overall I feel okay. Still nervous about the tumor marker going up and trying not to think about it. I just want all this over with as soon as possible and don't want anything to stand in my way. I'm feeling the effects of chemo and it's starting to take a tole on me emotionally and physically. My skin is darkening up and blotching in spots and no one is sure why. It bugs me, and is just another reason I can't wait for chemo to be over! I feel like it never will 😦 I'm glad to be back home and see John and get back to a routine. The kids are on Spring Break and it will be nice to see them and hopefully they won't drive me crazy;) lol
On a side note, I've been dealing with my baldness better. My mom and dads was a real eye opener. They have all mirrored bedroom doors and it seemed like every time I turned around I was looking at my big bald head in a mirror. I feel better being home and having just the one mirror with doors. It took a few days at my parents to get use to myself… but I eventually did.
Enjoy photos of the snow at my parents house (14 inches of snow) and some pics of the effects of chemo. 😦


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Yesterday I mentioned keeping a reasonably well stocked pantry in order to allow for some flexibility in my meal planning. I got to thinking about what a well stocked pantry looks like. It will probably different for every household, and it varies for us as well, depending on season, tastes, moods, how well we stocked up last year, etc.
In general, this is what I came up with for our version of a well stocked pantry (in no particular order).
- Oats – I keep a half gallon to gallon size container of oats on hand at all times. Sometimes I switch between steel cut oats and rolled oats, but I have found that rolled oats are more versatile. These whole grains make oatmeal, of course, but they can be added to desserts (cookies, crisps), muffins, breads, and are the base for home made granola. They are insanely less expensive than boxed cereals, and better for you too.
- Rice – I use both white and brown rice, and at times I've kept quinoa on hand instead. Rice is a great belly filler, another whole grain, and it keeps. Good with stir-fries, in soups and stews, as a side dish, the star of risotto, and Rick even eats it for breakfast with butter and cinnamon.
- Canned beans – the hero of emergency meals. Dried beans are far cheaper, and we keep them on hand too, but canned beans can be used instantly with no soaking or hours of cooking. We add them to up the protein on pasta dishes and soups, sprinkle them over salads, as easy finger-food lunches for the kids, we let them star in vegetarian meals. Keeping beans on hand saves the day if I forget to defrost meat for dinner.
- Olive oil & balsamic vinegar – Together, they make an easy, delicious and cheap salad dressing. Separately, olive oil can be used for nearly everything we cook. I do keep other oils on hand too, but if I had to keep only one, olive oil would be it. The balsamic can be used in other ways too. A friend brought over a dessert once of mascarpone cheese spread on sugar cookies, topped with sliced strawberries and drizzled with balsamic reduction (heaven). I use balsamic as a secret ingredient in certain soups and other dishes.
- Broth – you can't really make risotto without it and it makes soups super fast. It's a decent substitute for white wine in a pinch. It's a fast way to up your flavor without much effort.
- Canned tomatoes – if I'm crunched for time or feeling lazy, you can bet I'm reaching for a jar or can of tomatoes. They can become anything. I use them for enchilada sauce, pasta sauce, pizza sauce, soup, stew, chilli, roasted with other veggies, you name it. This is a true staple for us.
- Onions and/or garlic – the other day I told Rick, "We're out of onions. I can't make anything without an onion!" I know, strictly speaking, onions and garlic are perishable, probably not really "pantry" food, but stored well, they last a long time and I really feel like I can make anything taste good if I have an onion or garlic. This makes my mom laugh. When I was a kid, I "hated" onions, I even gave my mom a homemade citation for using too many – her punishment was to not be allowed to use them for a whole week. She was a good sport and went along. I pray my children don't ever punish me this way. You can make rice and beans delicious with a little onion and garlic. If times are tough, and your cupboard is nearly bare, you better have an onion.
- Dried herbs/spices – I love me some spices. I can't understand how people cook with nothing but salt and pepper. An average spice rack should at least include thyme, rosemary, oregano, parsley, dill, red pepper flakes, bay leaves, savory, and cumin powder. Mine better have extra red pepper flakes and Chimayo chili powder too. You don't have broth? Make some with your meat, an onion, a bay leaf and some thyme, parsley, and savory. Chili? You need that cumin and those ground chilies. Rosemary will make your plain ol' rice and chicken amazing. A bit of dried herbs go a long way, and they can make the most basic of meals delicious.
- Pasta – Another go-to for us. It's versatile, cheap, it keeps forever and I can buy it in bulk. Sometimes I feel like the number of pasta dishes is limitless.
- Soy Sauce & rice vinegar – If you get tired of tomato based dishes, the cure is soy sauce and white vinegar. The combo makes the best fried rice, and you can use them to make many Asian sauces. Soup, Thai, stir fry, peanut sauce, marinade, jerky, the list goes on. Practice using the pair and you can impress anyone.
Obviously this list doesn't cover baking basics like flour, which I almost added to the list. But I'm curious how your pantry matches up to mine. Is it similar? Very different? Did I miss something or surprise you? Does your region or culture affect your list? Tell me what is on your list of pantry staples.


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67 dead cats and 99 live cats taken from NY home
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WRIGHT, N.Y. - Authorities say 67 dead cats and 99 living cats had to be removed from a filthy home in upstate New York.
Officials removed the cats from a home in Wright, near Albany, on Wednesday night.
The Times Union of Albany (http://bit.ly/WcrFvU ) reports the dead cats were packed in plastic bags in the freezer and the live cats were in crates stacked floor to ceiling.
Sheriff's deputies went to the home after a neighbor called to complain about the overpowering odor of cat urine and feces.
Charges are being weighed against the cats' owner.
The manager of the animal shelter that took in the cats said she previously tried to try to help the woman. But she said the woman had "a hoarder mentality."


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What do home-based businesses have to do to survive 2009? Basically, what all business have to do, according to Beverley Williams, who joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the fundamental issue facing all businesses, large and small, which is staying relevant to your customers.
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Man shot to death in downtown Brockton; 3 other shootings reported
BROCKTON - Brockton police responded to four shootings overnight, one where a man was fatally shot in a parking lot behind Joe Angelo's Cafe on Crescent Street.
A man was shot while sitting in a car in a parking lot behind 11 Crescent St. - which is the address for Joe Angelo's Cafe - around 2:20 a.m. Saturday, said Assistant District Attorney Bridget Norton Middleton.
Quentin Phillips, 28, of Mattapan, was driven to a local hospital by friends after being shot in the chest, Middleton said. He was later pronounced dead.
A Massachusetts State Police search dog was on scene Saturday morning, searching the parking lot, while detectives looked for evidence in a nearby dumpster.
Brockton Police Chief Robert Hayden and Mayor Bill Carpenter were at the scene as well.
The killing is the city's ninth so far this year.
A woman was shot in the leg on Linwood Street. Her injuries were not considered life-threatening.
In the other two shootings, investigators found 11 shell casings outside a 7-Eleven on Belmont Street and a bullet went through a second-story wall at a home on Winthrop Street. No one was injured in either shooting, police said.
Police do not believe the shootings to be connected.


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Travel and Adventure: Cruising on the Mekong Explorer
Like many Americans, when I hear the word "Mekong" I get an image that comes from movies dealing with the Vietnam War, but now those images are banished forever. After my eight-day cruise on the Mekong Explorer, I now know the Mekong River between Vientiane, the capital of Laos, and Ubon Ratchathani in Thailand is serene with incredible sights to see along the way. The banks are lined with vegetable gardens and rice paddies. Each day of my journey included shore trips and sailing.
I boarded the lovely teak and mahogany Mekong Explorer cruise boat in Nong Khai, Thailand, across the river from Vientiane. I loved the boat, which was built in local style. The top deck had wonderful lounge chairs for relaxing and enjoying the scenery when the ship was under way. My room had air conditioning, a desk, an en-suite bathroom and wide sliding doors through which we could view the countryside as we sailed along.
The shore trips were fascinating and varied. The rock formations at Phu Phrabat Historical Park (soon to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site) were some of the most bizarre I have ever seen. The rocks most likely provided shelter for prehistoric people 2,000 to 3,000 years ago, but statues show that the area later became a place of Buddhist worship. One legend associated with the rock formations is of a beautiful princess forced by her overprotective father to live in a rock formation that looks like an upturned shoe.
Another day we visited the Buddhist Sculpture Park, where a monk and his followers created concrete structures. The most amazing is the one of Buddha meditating under the towering 65-foot-high seven-headed Naga snake.
One morning our tour included a surreal boat ride on a tranquil lake covered in rosy-red lotus flowers. One of my favorite days started with a long-tail boat ride up the Khading River to the Lao village of Ban BagBang. Everyone smiled broadly when I said "sa bai dee" ( "hello" in Laotian). The village is home to about 80 families, but it was quiet because many of the working-age people have jobs in Thailand. When rice-planting time arrives they will return to help their families.
The village had a mix of brightly painted concrete houses that are replacing the traditional wooden houses. There was a new school provided by the Korean government for grades one to five. After grade five the students go to school in a larger village, where they stay with relatives. All education — including college — is free. That afternoon our onboard Lao cooks taught us how to prepare two traditional Lao dishes — Laap (spicy chopped chicken salad) and Tham Mak Hung (papaya salad). Food onboard was excellent with a mix of Asian and European choices.
One night we tied up to a sandbar in the middle of the Mekong. It was the dry season, so there were a lot of sandbars and our pilot was fortunately experienced in navigating the river. The crew prepared a bonfire and produced a barbecue of meat, chicken, prawns, fish and kebabs. After setting everything up on the beach and preparing the food, the Laotian crew entertained us by singing some Laotian songs.
The ratio of crew to guests was nearly one-to-one, so the service was excellent and there was a ready hand for anyone who needed help getting up the stairs to the bus for that day's tour. Where there were no steps the crew quickly cut some out of the sand and then used poles and rope to create a hand railing. When our group returned from a tour with dusty shoes, the crew cleaned them.
Like most of the other guests, I went barefoot onboard. The dress code was very casual.
Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh lived for a time on the Thai side of the Mekong. Near Nakhon PhaNom I visited his house, which is now a small museum surrounded by lush gardens that are maintained by the grandchildren of the Vietnamese immigrants who offered Ho Chi Minh a safe haven between 1924 and 1931. Nearby we visited one of the most important Buddhist sites in the region. According to legend, the That PhaNom Stupa contains the breastbone of Buddha and was originally constructed in the 16th century by a Laotian king. Of all the Buddhist sites we visited, Vat Tha Bo was the oldest. From Wat Pa Tak Sua there is an expansive view of the Mekong River area, and Si Phu Thok Monastery is perched atop a massive rock outcropping. Several evenings Ben, our knowledgeable and multilingual cruise director, presented informational programs on the history and culture of Laos.
The Mekong River, the "mother of all waters," is the 12th longest river in the world at 2,705 miles. It originates in the Himalayas and flows through China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam before it empties into the South China Sea. Because the water is so low in the dry season, the Mekong Explorer could not travel beyond where the cruise ended, but the company has similar teak boats that explore farther south in the 4,000-island area near Pakse and also cruise north of Vientiane to Luang Prang.
For more information, visit www.cruisemekong.com or call toll-free 855-702-4986.


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Editorial: Put the Legislature back on TV
Last week history was made at the State House on Beacon Hill. In what is likely the final battle in Massachusetts' marriage wars, the right of same-sex couples to marry was secured. You had to be there to see it, and we mean that literally.
When the issue of marriage equality first came before the Constitutional Convention three years ago, there was a full-throated debate on the floor of the House. People could watch it live, on televisions across the commonwealth, and it was a rare treat to see our elected representatives and senators expressing themselves on a matter of principle that would affect thousands of Massachusetts residents.
For a decade or two, such live coverage of government in action was routine in Massachusetts. Under a contract with WGBH, first the House, later the Senate, allowed their formal sessions to be televised gavel-to-gavel on channel 44. But the contract with WGBH expired several years ago, and legislative leaders and the PBS station couldn't agree on a price to renew it.
WGBH continued sporadic coverage, including the 2004 gay marriage debate, but even that stopped on Jan. 1. In its place, legislative leaders chose to carry coverage of its sessions by streaming video over the Internet. That experiment has worked, but only when few people care to watch. During the Constitutional Convention Jan. 3, and again last week, the system crashed because of excessive demand.
There's a Catch-22 for you: You can watch the legislators at work, but only if they are doing something few care to watch.
But even when the new system is working, it isn't accessible to most people. You can't watch streaming video if you don't have a computer, or if you don't have broadband Internet access, or if your computer doesn't have the right soundcard. Someday, streaming video will provide adequate public access to government proceedings, but we aren't there yet.
Gavel-to-gavel coverage of formal sessions wouldn't break the veil of secrecy over legislative decision-making on Beacon Hill. The budget, that most important piece of governance, is drafted in private and the most important debates are held in a closed ``caucus of the whole.'' But the very least this Legislature should do is make its public sessions truly accessible to the public.
It is up to House Speaker Sal DiMasi and Senate President Therese Murray to address this problem, but it wouldn't hurt for Gov. Deval Patrick, who campaigned on a pledge to open up government. So far, our civic engagement-minded governor has yet to engage this issue.
We don't know what it would cost, but considering the apathy, ignorance and contempt many voters hold for their elected legislators, it would be money well-spent. When their leaders make history, Bay State voters ought to be able to watch.


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Good news for anyone who is looking for a well-written sports book for middle-school and older students: Phillip Hoose's Perfect, Once Removed: When Baseball Was All the World to Me (Walker, 176 pp., $10.95, paperback, ages 10 and up) www.oneminutebookreviews.wordpress.com/2007/08/16/ has come out in paperback. In this lively memoir Hoose www.philliphoose.com remembers when he was in the fourth grade and his cousin once removed, Don Larsen, pitched a perfect game for the Yankees against the Dodgers in the 1956 World Series. Walker Books www.walkerbooks.com/books/catalog.php?key=614 is rightly cross-marketing this book to adults and adolescents, both of whom may especially enjoy its moment-by-moment account of Larsen's perfect game. The bright new cover art for the paperback edition, shown here, should heighten its appeal for young readers. Perfect, Once Removed was named one of the Top 10 Sports Books of 2007 by Bill Ott for the American Library Association's Booklist.
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Tweets boast of alcohol consumed before fatal wreck
- Club promoter says 12 Cowboys in attendance; "These fools buying Ace on top of Ace!!!!"
IRVING, Texas -- The promoter for a popular Dallas nightclub boasted on Twitter that 12 Dallas Cowboys were in attendance Friday night and the booze was flowing hours before defensive tackle Josh Brent rolled his car in a single-vehicle wreck that killed teammate Jerry Brown.
"These fools buying Ace on top of Ace!!!!" according to a tweet from the account of Kimesha Jackson, the promoter/event coordinator for the Dallas nightclub Privae. Ace is believed to be Ace of Spades, a champagne popular on the nightclub circuit and favored by celebrities.
A few minutes earlier, Jackson sent a tweet saying, "I have 12 Cowboys in the theeee building!!!!"
Brent and Brown were among the players at Privae, a person with knowledge of the events told USA TODAY Sports on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to speak publicly about the matter.
They left the club in Brent's car, which police say Brent drove drunk, hit a curb and flipped, killing Brown.
An autopsy showed Brown died of blunt-force injuries to the head and neck, the Dallas County Medical Examiner said Monday.
Brent, 24, was charged with intoxication manslaughter. He was released from the Irving jail Sunday on a $500,000 bond.
The scene of the accident is less than 5 miles from the club.
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and Irving police are investigating Privae, a private club frequented by local NBA and NFL athletes. The club is upstairs inside another nightspot called Beamers.
Privae posted a statement on its website that said it was "saddened" by the fatal accident and is cooperating with authorities. The club said its staff is trained to follow state regulations on serving alcohol.
Jackson didn't immediately return a message seeking comment. She circulated a promotional poster for Friday's event, which featured comedian Shawn Wayans. The bottom of the poster said the event would be attended by "confirmed NFL/NBA friends," and it said to contact her for VIP table reservations.
The state is investigating to see if alcohol was "served to somebody who was intoxicated, which is illegal in Texas," TABC spokeswoman Carolyn Beck said.
The agency typically investigates whenever an alcohol-related death occurs and has the power to fine, suspend or cancel the alcohol permit of a business found in violation.
Privae attracts celebrity clientele to help boost its popularity. In August, Jackson sent this message on Twitter:
"And the special orders these NBA players are *STILL* putting in for tomorrow....craziness! ACE. ACE. ACE. #PRIVAE SOLD OUT since Monday!"
Also in May, she wrote on Twitter, "The bottle requests that are flooding my texts rgt now......Glad we keep a crazy stock of Everythiiiiing! Ace on deck! #NFLtakeover #PRIVAE!"
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Apple's "Find my iPhone" and "Find my iPad" features are extremely handy around the house—I'm not ashamed to say I use it regularly to help me figure out where I last set my phone down—but it's got somewhat more of a mixed record in helping with the recovery of stolen iDevices. Police departments are sometimes unsure of exactly how the technology integrates into their established procedures for dealing with stolen property, and often have to painstakingly re-verify what a "Find my iPhone"-wielding victim tells them about the whereabouts of their devices.
Things are improving, though, as law enforcement becomes more comfortable with the technology, and headlines about actual arrests due to "Find my iPhone"-derived information are becoming more common.
In fact, Gothamist reports that, at least in New York, the local constabulary will be hanging around the flagship 5th Avenue Apple Store and will be encouraging new iPhone 5 owners to register their phones' serial numbers with them. This is part of an initiative the NYPD calls "Operation I.D." It's an excellent example of law enforcement embracing the extra anti-theft capabilities offered by today's smartphones.
Registering your phone with the NYPD could substantially reduce the amount of time it takes for it to be recovered once it's reported stolen, as you will already have clearly established your ownership of the device. Further, participating phone owners can have a special Operation I.D. number engraved in their device to visually mark it; this could in theory make the devices harder to sell if they are illicitly acquired.
Though the focus at the Apple Store is obviously on iDevices, Operation I.D. isn't just for Apple phones and iPads—the flyer makes explicit mention of Android devices as well. They don't have a specific recommendation for a "Find my iPhone"-equivalent app, but rather indicate that several are available and the user should choose the one they prefer. Android users can register their device just like Apple owners and enjoy the same benefits.


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What does a man who spends his work days creating animatronic dinosaurs do on his day off? If you're Sonny Tilders, you go see the real thing in person.
Tilders, the creative director of The Creature Technology Co., couldn't resist recently stopping by the American Museum of Natural History while in New York to see some genuine fossils up close.
"I wanted them to move. Just one of them," Tilders says, laughing.
In his day job, they do: Tilders is the driving force behind the "Walking with Dinosaurs, the Arena Spectacular," which has returned for a North American tour with 20 updated lifelike dinosaurs, including many sporting feathers, the ability to reach up and eat leaves, and three new babies.
The show, based on an award-winning BBC Television series, travels 200 million years from Triassic to the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, and features 10 species of dinosaur. It is produced by Global Creatures, the Australian company behind the new musical "King Kong," the Tony Award-winning "War Horse" and "How To Train Your Dragon."
"Walking with Dinosaurs" is in Pittsburgh this weekend and next goes to Auburn Hills in Michigan before Canadian stops scheduled in Montreal and Ottawa for the rest of August. In September, it lumbers toward the California cities of Anaheim and Los Angeles and other stops are planned throughout the West and Midwest.
"There's real drama in what we've made," says Scott Faris, the director, whose work is backed by an 80-piece orchestra score. "Not only have we built dinosaurs to scale, we've also built a climax at the end of the first act with a big battle and then the second act tops that."
The largest dinosaur in the show is the 36-foot tall, 56-foot long Brachiosaurus, which weighs 1.6 tons, or the heft of a standard family car. One puppeteer guides it from underneath — "like Scotty on 'Star Trek,'" says Tilders — and two others manipulate it from a location high above the stage. Some dinosaurs are the size of a small dog and are radio controlled.
"While it's wonderful to see all these great shows on TV that use computer-generated imagery to create another world, I think they kind of miss something," says Tilders, a dinosaur fan as a kid.
"What's really nice about doing it live onstage is the greater sense of awe and wonder when you see something — albeit made of fabric and steel — that convinces you that it's alive."
Tilders, who trained under famed puppeteer Jim Henson, has worked on such films as "Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith," "Ghost Rider" and "The Chronicles of Narnia." He knew when he first started making dinosaurs that the effort would hinge on one key element.
"We knew that if we couldn't solve the skin, we would struggle to solve the whole creature," he says. The result is a lightweight Spandex-type fabric that's durable. The exact ingredients are a trade secret. "It has this thing that I can't tell you about. I'd have to kill you and your family," he jokes.
The dinosaurs also feature muscle bags that stretch and contact under the skin. "A bit like our own muscles change shape as we flex and extend them," says Tilders. They're filled with Styrofoam beans like you'd find in a bean bag. Other parts of the dinos are inflatable.
The Creature Technology Co. added feathers on many of the beasts after recent discoveries by paleontologists pointed to the possibility that a large number of non-avian dinosaurs had "dinofuzz" as part of their body covering. "We do have to wait until there's a certain level of conviction because it's a big investment," Tilders says.
The dinosaurs are just part of what Tilders' company can do. He and his team created the giant robotic bear that blew out the Olympic flame at Sochi, a giant talking Statue of Liberty puppet for Radio City Music Hall that will debut next year and a 21-foot King Kong with inflatable forearms and 45 axis of movement that is the centerpiece of a show itching to get to Broadway.
"We make this incredible, high-tech, bespoke creative technology and we think it's got outlets in more than just arena shows. It's an exciting period for us," Tilders said.
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What is avascular necrosis?
Avascular necrosis is a disease that results from the temporary or permanent loss of blood supply to the bone. It is also called osteonecrosis, aseptic necrosis, or ischemic bone necrosis. When blood supply is cut off, the bone tissue dies and the bone collapses. If avascular necrosis occurs near a joint, collapse of the joint surface may occur.
Avascular necrosis may occur in any bone, but most commonly occurs in the ends of a long bone. It may affect one bone, several bones at one time, or different bones at different times.
What causes avascular necrosis?
Avascular necrosis may be the result of the following:
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Suggested risk factors for avascular necrosis include the following:
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The following are the most common symptoms for avascular necrosis. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:
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In addition to a complete medical history and physical examination, diagnostic procedures for avascular necrosis may include the following:
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X-ray. A diagnostic test that uses invisible electromagnetic energy beams to produce images of internal tissues, bones, and organs onto film; to determine bone changes.
Computed tomography scan (also called a CT or CAT scan). A diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of X-rays and computer technology to produce horizontal, or axial, images (often called slices) of the body. A CT scan shows detailed images of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, and organs. CT scans are more detailed than general X-rays.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). A diagnostic procedure that uses a combination of large magnets, radiofrequencies, and a computer to produce detailed images of organs and structures within the body.
Radionuclide bone scan. A nuclear imaging technique that uses a very small amount of radioactive material, which is injected into the patient's bloodstream to be detected by a scanner. This test shows blood flow to the bone and cell activity within the bone.
Biopsy. A procedure in which tissue samples are removed (with a needle or during surgery) from the body for examination under a microscope; to determine if cancer or other abnormal cells are present; to remove tissue from the affected bone.
Functional evaluation of bone. Tests, that usually involve surgery, to measure the pressure inside the bone.
Treatment for avascular necrosis
Specific treatment for avascular necrosis will be determined by your doctor based on:
Your age, overall health, and medical history
Extent of the disease
Location and amount of bone affected
Underlying cause of the disease
Your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
Expectations for the course of the disease
Your opinion or preference
The goal of treatment for avascular necrosis is to improve functionality or to stop further damage to the affected bone or joint. Treatments are necessary to keep joints from breaking down, and may include:
Medications. These are used to control pain.
Assistive devices. These are used to reduce weight on the bone or joint.
Core decompression. A surgical procedure in which the inner layer of bone is removed to reduce pressure, allow for increased blood flow, and slow or stop bone and/or joint destruction.
Osteotomy. A surgical procedure to reshape the bone and reduce stress on the affected area.
Bone graft. A surgical procedure in which healthy bone is transplanted from another part of the patient's body into the affected area.
Arthroplasty (total joint replacement). A surgical procedure to remove and replace an arthritic or damaged joint with an artificial joint (called a prosthesis); may be considered only after other treatment options have failed to provide adequate relief from pain and/or disability.
Other treatments for avascular necrosis may include electrical stimulation and combination therapies to encourage the growth of new bone.


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Takeout, delivery and drive-thru foods are often economical time-savers. However, unfortunately, there is something that may be even faster: how quickly some of those nutritiously questionable foods may start wreaking havoc on your waistline.
It may be wiser to experiment with ingredients and spices for quick copies you can make at home. Often, just a few tweaks are all it takes to create a dish reminiscent of the original, like gourmet pizzas that are prepared with chicken breast, cilantro and a sweet and spicy sauce, or burgers stuffed with low-fat pepper jack cheese and olives, and get part of their bounce from pinto beans and Mexican spices.
Cooking can be easy, nutritious, inexpensive, fun and fast, as the following savvy substitutions prove. The dishes are delicious evidence that everyone has time for tasty home cooking.
Another benefit: You effortlessly become a better cook, since there are no right or wrong amounts. These are virtually can't-go-wrong combinations, so whatever you choose to use can't help but draw "wows" at the table.
Friendly Rather Than Fried Chicken: Dredge chicken pieces in a mixture of egg and low-fat buttermilk and then add in whole-wheat breadcrumbs that have been seasoned with curry powder and ground ginger. Bake at 425 F for about 20 minutes, until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 F.
Pizza With Pizazz: Turn on broiler. Top whole-wheat English muffins with low-sugar ketchup that's been mixed with sugar-free apricot jam. Top with shredded, drained canned chicken breast, shredded fresh spinach, fresh cilantro, ground cumin and cardamom, and white cheddar cheese, and broil until cheese is melted and bubbling.
Burgers That Beat the Rest: To lean ground beef or lean ground chicken breast or lean ground turkey breast, add drained, ground pinto beans and dashes of jars of Mexican or Italian seasoning blend, to taste (these tend to have no salt, compared to packets, which tend to have a lot of it). Create a well in the middle of each burger and stuff with small pieces of low-fat pepper jack cheese and finely diced black olives before cooking to an internal temperature of 160 F.
Chinese Food with Ease: Get prepackaged wonton wrappers from a supermarket refrigerator and fill with the cabbage mix in a packaged coleslaw mix. Sprinkle with cooked diced baby shrimp, freshly ground black pepper and peach chutney before sealing according to package instructions. Brush skins all over lightly with olive oil and bake at 425 F for about 10-15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Tostada That's the Total Package: Brush whole-wheat tortilla on one side with olive oil and place that side down in a skillet and heat until it gets a bit crispy and puffy. Carefully remove with a utensil and place on a paper towel to absorb oil. Top with chunks of tofu you've sauteed (in olive oil that's been seasoned with cumin, cilantro, garlic and onion powders), shredded soy cheese, cooked pinto beans, cooked brown rice, salsa and chopped black olives. Top with guacamole and vegan sour cream.
This grilled submarine sandwich features lean meats, low-fat cheeses and fresh vegetables, meaning it may be a better choice than grabbing something more fatty at a sandwich shop.
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced and divided into rings
• 1/2 t olive oil, plus additional for garnish
• 1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced Italian bread
• 1/3 cup store-bought Italian dressing, divided
• 2 ounces sliced turkey breast
• 4 slices low-fat Swiss cheese
• 2 ounces sliced ham
• 3 slices low-fat cheddar cheese
• 2 ounces sliced deli pastrami
• 1/2 cup sliced dill pickles
• 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
Yields 4 servings.
In a large bowl, toss green pepper and onion with oil. Place on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about a 12-inch square). Fold foil around vegetables and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat for 12 to 15 minutes, or until tender; carefully set aside.
Cut loaf in half horizontally; remove bread from top half, leaving a 1/2-inch shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). Brush cut sides of loaf with salad dressing; place cut side down on grill. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
Place bottom of loaf on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18-by-12 inches). Layer with turkey, two Swiss cheese slices, ham, cheddar cheese, pastrami and the remaining Swiss cheese. Top with green pepper mixture, pickles and tomato.
Drizzle remaining dressing over cut side of bread top; place over filling. Brush bread with additional oil. Fold foil around sandwich and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 4 to 8 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Let cool enough to handle with an oven mitt and carefully cut into slices with a serrated knife.
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Studio drummer Ricky Lawson, a collaborator with Michael Jackson, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins and Whitney Houston, has died at a suburban Los Angeles hospital following a brain aneurism. He was 59. Lawson's uncle, Paul Riser of Detroit, said Tuesday that Lawson was removed from life support 10 days after the aneurism diagnosis and died around 7 p.m. Monday. Lawson was being treated at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center in Long Beach, Calif. The Detroit native learned to play drums at age 16 and jumped into the music business before graduating from Cooley High School, developing into one of the nation's top studio musicians in the 1980s. His work appears on Houston's version of 'I Will Always Love You.' He also performed with Al Jarreau, George Benson, Bette Midler, Quincy Jones and many others. Lawson won a Grammy Award in 1986 for R&B instrumental performance for the song 'And You Know That' by his group, Yellowjackets. He became disoriented during a performance on Dec. 13 and was diagnosed with an aneurism.
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Review: Nintendo's TVii tops button-laden remotes
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nintendo's TV-watching tool for the new Wii U game console beats my regular remote control hands down.
Called TVii, the service transforms how you watch television in three key ways. It turns the touch-screen GamePad controller for the Wii U into a remote control for your TV and set-top box. It groups your favorite shows and sports teams together, whether it's on live TV or an Internet video service such as Hulu Plus. And it offers water-cooler moments you can chat about on social media.
It takes some getting used to, and I had a lot of re-learning to do after years of using my thumb to channel surf. But once I did, I found the service an advance from the mass of buttons on most TV remote controls.
TVii comes free with the Wii U, although it didn't become available in the U.S. until mid-December, about a month after the game machine's debut.
One nice touch is that TVii gives you a way to search for shows over Internet video apps and live TV all in one place. I can then choose whether to watch it on the big TV or on my controller's touch screen, which measures 6.2 inches diagonally.
Handling these different sources of video at once is a tall order, and Nintendo Co. does it pretty well. No one else has combined live and Web TV as seamlessly before. As the lines blur between the two, I would hope some of TVii's advances are copied and improved upon by other gadget makers and TV signal providers.
For starters, TVii asks for your TV maker, your set-top box maker, your location and your TV provider (that could be an antenna). TVii then uses infrared codes to control your TV just like the old remote, and it can offer a traditional channel guide for live TV shows. TVii also asks for your favorite shows, sports teams and movies. This helps it create an easy-to-understand grouping of shows you might want to watch.
I appreciate the way TVii walked me through the setup process. It was refreshing, given the misfortune I recently had of trying to program the remote control that came with my cable set-top box, which is about as fun as doing your tax returns. TVii takes away the need to read folded-up instruction manuals that appear to be written by and for electronics hobbyists.
After the setup, TVii presents you with a series of icons for Favorites, TV, Movies, Sports and Search. A little avatar of your identity is in one corner, and tapping on it lets you adjust your favorites or go through the setup again. Each person in a household can have a different avatar and set of favorites.
In Favorites, your shows are listed with cover art, and you can swipe through the offerings. Tapping one, say, "The Mindy Project," will pull up an episode list with pictures and brief summaries. Choosing an episode will bring up a range of options — the channel if it's on live TV, or buttons for Hulu Plus or Amazon, where you can pay for monthly access or just one episode through the service's app. (The free version of Hulu is blocked on gadgets, including the Wii U and tablet computers. Apple's iTunes, unsurprisingly, isn't integrated.) The option of clicking through to Netflix will be added some time in 2013.
One hiccup is that if you want to watch a show on live TV now, it asks if your TV's input source is already set to the set-top box, rather than the Wii U or another gadget such as a DVD player. If it is, you tap "yes" and the channel changes. If not, you have to tap until the source switches to the right one and then tap "yes." Still, there's no need to go back to your TV's remote control.
The other menu items for TV, Movies, Sports and Search operate pretty similarly. Eventually you'll get a range of options to watch. In the case of sports, you'll likely see several game possibilities, with the latest score showing up on each game icon.
As an alternative, you can resort to a physical TV button on the GamePad that brings up touch controls that mimic a simplified, standard remote.
Another option is using an altogether separate interface in which favorite channels and other controls are displayed graphically on a semi-circular wheel. It looks strange, and I wouldn't recommend it.
Anyone who is frustrated by the jumble of cables and boxes that now surround TVs will see TVii's appeal. My wife said she liked the ease of holding and touching the controller, rather than fiddling with the button-laden remote. One downside I can see with TVii is that you have to keep looking down to figure out what to watch. And you have to plug it in frequently, as the GamePad controller will die out after three to five hours of use.
TVii also offers a standard channel guide in which you can scroll up and down for programs on different channels or right and left for different times of day. A touch will change the channel to the program, which is nice.
For certain shows and sporting events, TVii will supply a running list of key events called "TV tags." These descriptions of events, like the precise moment when Mindy's Christmas party descends into chaos, are displayed on the GamePad's screen, along with a screenshot. Tapping on one opens up a comment window, and an onscreen keyboard allows you to make a comment. For sports, you get a description of each play, such as the number of yards thrown in a pass, beside a graphic that gets updated.
Not many people have Wii U consoles yet, nor is everyone tuned to TVii. As a result, I found myself with only one or two commenters to share my thoughts with.
If you've connected TVii to Facebook and Twitter (again, some sign-up is involved), your comments will go out to your friends and followers, but the TV tag that you are commenting on won't show up, so they might not know what you're talking about. TVii adds the hashtag "NintendoTVii" to help readers take a guess.
In the end, TVii isn't perfect.
It isn't yet able to program your digital video recorder, although it will do so for TiVo DVRs by March. Sports are limited to pro and college basketball and football, and there's no integration with fantasy sports leagues. And the battery life of the GamePad is short.
A review unit I was sent failed to take a charge and had to be replaced, although I haven't found others who have had the same problem.
These irritations aside, Nintendo has given us a way to control the clutter of channels, apps and devices crowding around the TV. It's relatively easy and intuitive and some updates are on the way. Considering the garble of the TV universe, that's pretty good.
About TVii:
TVii turns the GamePad controller for the Wii U into a remote control that integrates your live TV and Internet video experience. The service is free, but you'll need a Wii U game console, which starts at $300. You'll also need to pay extra to use video services such as Hulu Plus, Amazon and Netflix.


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Climber Eric Brand Dies
On September 30, Eric Brand went into the home he shared with his wife, Carol, in Silver City, New Mexico, lay down on the couch and never woke up. Throughout his 50 years, Eric followed his own path with intensity and determination, and it is difficult to grasp that someone with so much passion for living on the edge could leave in so peaceful a way.
On September 30, Eric Brand went into the home he shared with his wife, Carol, in Silver City, New Mexico, lay down on the couch and never woke up. Throughout his 50 years, Eric followed his own path with intensity and determination, and it is difficult to grasp that someone with so much passion for living on the edge could leave in so peaceful a way.
For much of his life Eric lived in bucolic Marin County, California. At an early age, he wandered the foothills of the coastal range, developed a love for the outdoors and began a lifelong interest in reptiles. During his high school years he struggled with the rigid curriculum, but throughout his life he never stopped learning. Largely self-taught, he developed a comprehensive knowledge of herpetology, especially venomous snakes and lizards. Visiting Eric, close friends were often rewarded with a tour of his latest acquisitions, usually poisonous. If you were really lucky you might witness a feeding.
Eric's passion for climbing developed in his early 20s, mostly on the local crags around Marin and the East Bay. From humble beginnings he became accomplished at all aspects of climbing, but it was his particular determination that saw him putting up first ascents in the United States and abroad. Some of the longer and more difficult routes involved climbing measured in weeks, not days, without touching terra firma. He had an innate sense of his capabilities, and could confidently push difficult and poorly protected leads at his upper levels, both free and aid. At a time when many felt that new routes in places like Yosemite had mostly been done, Eric, with various partners, discovered and climbed Heartland (VI 5.10 A4) and Genesis (VI 5.11b A4) on El Capitan, and Ten Days After (VI 5.9 A3) and Saddam Hussein (V 5.9 A4) on Washington Column. Difficult and technical for their time, all of the routes required many days of nervy aid placements and sometimes difficult free climbing. Heartland, for one, took 18 days.
Eric also joined and organized expeditions to other parts of the world. In 1985 he traveled to Baffin Island with John Bagley, Tom Bepler and Earl Redfern to attempt the huge west face of Mount Thor, a climb that had already rebuffed several international teams. Climbing difficult and crumbly rock and hauling hundreds of pounds of gear, including a double-tiered portaledge they had designed and built, the four climbers spent 33 days slugging out one of the world's few Grade VII climbs. In later years, expeditions followed to Nepal and Pakistan. Of particular note was the first ascent of the North Face of the Trango (Nameless) Tower via Book of Shadows (VII 5.10 A4 WI 4) in 20 days with Willie Benegas, Jared Ogden and Kevin Starr in 1995.
The climbs only tell part of the story. For Eric, the history of the sport he loved was as important as the part he was playing in that story. Recognizing that many of climbing's pioneers had either died or grown old, Eric set out to record the stories of those still surviving with video interviews. These tapes, along with historic still and motion pictures, were collected with the intention of producing a comprehensive documentary on the history of the sport. Although he was not able to complete the project, much of this valuable history has been preserved. He also involved himself in local conservation issues, and served as the chairman of the Sierra Nevada Section of the American Alpine Club. Later, when he moved to New Mexico with Carol, he not only continued climbing and developing new routes, but became an active member of the Grant County Search and Rescue.
Eric was larger than life. He approached all things with passion and honesty, and it's hard to believe he isn't still here. Donations to continue work on the preservation and creation of films celebrating the history of climbing can be made in Eric's name to: The American Alpine Club Library, c/o Gary Landeck, 710 Tenth Street, Suite 100, Golden, CO 80401.


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